Criminal sexual conduct charges dropped against former Three Rivers teacher

Photo Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Sheriff's OfficeGregory Eugene Edwards

THREE RIVERS – Charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against former physical education teacher Gregory Eugene Edwards of Three Rivers have been dropped.

A motion to dismiss the case was signed by St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough and the order to dismiss the case was signed by a judge in the 45th Judicial Circuit Court in St. Joseph County Monday, according to court documents.

“With the resignation of mr. Edwards from the Three Rivers School System the charges are dismissed. I feel that in the interest of justice this resolution is best for all parties involved,” McDonough’s motion reads.

The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can not be re-filed again later.

McDonough did not return phone calls to answer questions about the dismissal.

In the case, investigators alleged that Edwards had improper sexual contact with a person under the age of 13, according to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office.

McDonough declined to discuss the case in May when contacted by the Gazette, noting it was a sensitive issue because McDonough's mother is a retired Three Rivers teacher and Edwards once taught McDonough.